DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assignment will involve some or all of the following
responsibilities:
• Lead a small project team to conduct WFP’s annual environmental footprint reporting exercise, involving the collection, review, analysis, reporting and data visualization of data from colleagues globally in the areas of: energy/fuel use, official travel, water use and wastewater disposal; waste generation and management;
• In collaboration with Environmental Unit colleagues and relevant country office stakeholders, support the development of corporate environmental management system (EMS) tools, templates and other materials for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting on WFP’s environmental impacts related to:
energy/greenhouse gas (GHG), waste and water, sustainable procurement and resource efficiency, pollution prevention and other relevant aspects as required;
• Respond to queries from field colleagues on environmental issues; contribute to the implementation of WFP’s EMS and related environmental improvement projects in field locations; assist in tracking project implementation in the corporate environmental actions database; contribute to data analysis for ongoing
unit initiatives (e.g., WFP carbon tax, corporate environmental plan of action, KPI monitoring);
• Support environmental assessment missions in country offices and other field locations as appropriate: assist with data collection, site observations, stakeholder interviews and drafting resulting environmental action plans; provide follow up support with action plan implementation and monitoring progress according to EMS Manual procedures.
• Draft environmental awareness-raising materials and conduct training workshops / make presentations on assigned environmental topics and activities
• Liaise with relevant UN entities and organizations on environmental issues through the Greening the Blue initiative as required.
• Research and support development of new data collection tools to facilitate WFP’s annual environmental footprint exercise.
• Contribute to other environmental initiatives undertaken by the team, as directed by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
• University degree in environmental management, environmental engineering, natural resource management or a related subject required.
• Formal training in environmental management systems (EMS), environmental impact assessment (EIA), corporate environmental reporting standards, sustainable procurement, or life cycle assessment (LCA) will be highly regarded.
• Membership of a relevant professional organization (SocEnv, AAEE etc.) is desirable.
Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of postgraduate relevant professional experience in environmental sustainability, environmental management, environmental engineering, or other related field
• Prior experience in the following areas will be well regarded: experience working in an environmental sustainability role, particularly in the areas of corporate environmental reporting, EIA, energy efficiency, waste management, water management or sustainable procurement
• Prior experience working in the UN System or for another large international organization is an asset
• Prior experience working in, or supporting projects based in, developing countries.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Excellent numerical/analytical skills, time management, written and verbal communication skills are
required
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, preferably Tableau
• Knowledge of international standards such as ISO 14001, BS 8001 (circular economy), ISO 20400
(sustainable procurement) or the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is desirable
Languages:
Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.
Intermediate (or better) knowledge of another WFP official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish or WFP’s working language Portuguese) is desirable.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
